Outward 2 Hits Early Access This Summer With a Potato Specs Trailer
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Open-world action RPG Outward 2 launches in early access on July 7 for PC, accompanied by a clever potato specs trailer confirming support for older hardware and day-one co-op features.
Developer Nine Dots Studio has officially set a July 7 early access release date for Outward 2 on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The original Outward quietly became a breakout success, moving over a million copies and cultivating a deeply dedicated player base through its uncompromised survival mechanics and focus on raw adventure. Now self-publishing the sequel, the team is bringing back its unique brand of open world roleplaying with some major quality of life improvements.
To mark the release date announcement, Nine Dots dropped a genuinely funny gameplay trailer highlighting what they call potato specs. Featuring a talking tuber, the marketing bit pokes fun at running the game on aging hardware using heavily exaggerated specs like a Fryzen 5 CPU and eight gigabites of YAM. Jokes aside, the message is practical. The game is optimized to run smoothly on machines dating back to 2014 if players are willing to dial down the visual settings, ensuring a wider reach for the community.
For those looking to dive into the danger, Outward 2 puts you in the boots of an everyday adventurer trying to survive a living, reactive world. Crucially for co-op fans, the sequel supports both online multiplayer and local split screen right out of the gate. Fran Ruiz originally reported these details on Eurogamer, giving players a clear look at what to expect when the servers open this July. Original reporting and further details can be found on Eurogamer at their original coverage link.
Tags: Outward 2, PC Gaming, RPG, Early Access, Co-op
Original article: Eurogamer